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TESSA CUNNINGHAM speaks to some of the incredible UK women who you have nominated for this years Inspirational Women Awards, held in partnership with M&S.

A woman from Altrincham is preparing to run to raise money for the hospice that cared for her late sister

Barbara Thackray shares that she started running at age 77 to raise money for her sister's hospice. She now runs twice a week.

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Barbara Thackray took up running eight years ago to raise money for a hospice in Stockport, England. She runs a 10K twice a week now, and has recently been featured on an Adidas running advertisement.

World News - Age is just a number for this grandma, who ran a 10km charity race in the United Kingdom in 85 minutes to celebrate her 85th birthday. Ms Barbara Thackray, the only participant above 80, also set a personal best time at the Run North West Trafford on March 5, helping to... Read more at www.tnp.sg

Barbara Thackray says she felt ok about it if a "significant donation" was given to a Stockport hospice.

Barbara Thackray, 84, started running when she was 77 and now runs 20km a week

An 84-year-old woman became one of the top finishers in a marathon held in Altrincham, the United Kingdom on Sunday.